gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:spacecraft
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gptkbp:archives
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NASA archives
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gptkbp:collaborated_with
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gptkb:Lunar_and_Planetary_Institute
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gptkbp:contributed_to
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gptkb:Apollo_program
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gptkbp:coverage
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99% of the Moon's surface
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gptkbp:data_return
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over 2000 images
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gptkbp:data_usage
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8.3 kbps
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:final_image_taken
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August 1971
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gptkbp:frequency
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S-band
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first detailed images of the Moon
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Lunar Orbiter spacecraft
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gptkbp:image
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September 12, 1966
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gptkbp:image_format
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black and white
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gptkbp:image_processing
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via radio signals
ground-based facilities
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gptkbp:impact
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increased understanding of lunar geology
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gptkbp:influenced
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lunar cartography
planetary exploration missions
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Atlas-Agena
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gptkbp:launched
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August 10, 1966
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gptkbp:legacy
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paved the way for future lunar missions
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:Lunar_Orbiter_1
gptkb:1970
gptkb:5
gptkb:Lunar_Orbiter_5
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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approximately 1 year
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gptkbp:mission_type
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gptkb:Moon
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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first images of the far side of the Moon
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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Lunar Orbiter 4's images of the Moon's far side
Lunar Orbiter 5's high-resolution images
Lunar Orbiter 3's image of the Apollo landing sites
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gptkbp:objective
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mapping the Moon
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:NASA_Ames_Research_Center
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gptkbp:operational_period
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1966-1967
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gptkbp:operational_status
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completed
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gptkbp:orbital_altitude
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approximately 60 miles
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gptkbp:power_source
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solar panels
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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scientists and engineers
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gptkbp:resolution
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80 meters
high-resolution images
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gptkbp:scientific_instruments
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gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:cosmic_ray_detector
gptkb:magnetometer
TV camera
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gptkbp:storage
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magnetic tape
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gptkbp:successor
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Surveyor program
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gptkbp:weight
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about 400 kg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lunar_Thermal_Mapper
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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